Bank Lobby Fires Back at White House, Saying Stablecoin Study Ignores Community Bank Threat
Bitcoin Magazine Bank Lobby Fires Back at White House, Saying Stablecoin Study Ignores Community Bank Threat The American Bankers Association is warning that the White House’s latest stablecoin study is asking the wrong question and underestimating the threat to community banks. On April 8, the Council of Economic Advisers released a 21‑page paper modeling what […]
Crypto exchange Kraken targeted in extortion attempt but says there was no breach and no client funds at risk
The firm said a criminal group is attempting to extort it over limited insider-related data access incidents affecting about 2,000 accounts. Kraken says it will not pay and is working with law enforcement.
Circle CEO Allaire Defends USDC Freeze Policy Amid Drift Hack Controversy
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire stated that the company does not freeze USDC wallets unless directed by law enforcement or courts. He addressed rising criticism during a press conference in Seoul on Monday, 13 April 2026. The backlash followed concerns over Circle’s inaction in recent exploit cases. Allaire emphasized that the company operates under strict legal
Bittensor (TAO) Consolidates Near $263 as Bulls Aim for $360 Recovery Move
Bittensor (TAO) shows mixed price action, with short-term stability but continued weakness on a broader timeframe. TAO has remained relatively stable, reflecting balanced market activity, as of April 13, 2026. However, on a weekly scale, the token is still down 18.69%, indicating sustained bearish pressure despite recent consolidation. At the time of writing, the token
Tokenized Crypto US Treasuries Near $14 Billion as Circle and BlackRock Lead Growth
Tokenized US Treasuries just crossed $13.53 billion – close enough to $14 billion that the milestone is essentially already here. The detail most headlines are missing, though, is that this number has grown roughly 50x since 2024, and it did so while the broader crypto market was having one of its messier years on record. […]
Circle CEO says he won’t freeze USDC without a court order even as hackers walk away with millions
Circle defends its hands-off approach to freezing funds as critics point to hundreds of millions in losses tied to delayed action.
Bankers rebuff White House claim that stablecoin yield doesn’t threaten deposits
A new study from the American Bankers Association says the White House economists went after the wrong premise in their recent look at the issue.
3 Altcoins Positioned for Huge Gains in the Next Crypto Bull Run
Timing matters when picking altcoins before a major rally begins. Some projects already show strong growth signals and rising demand. Others gain attention from institutions and new users. A few stand out due to both momentum and fundamentals. These altcoins combine solid performance with clear catalysts ahead. That combination often leads to outsized returns. Three […]
Polkadot Hyperbridge April Fools’ joke comes true as over 1 Billion fake DOT tokens were minted on Ethereum
Hyperbridge, a decentralized bridge connecting the Polkadot ecosystem to the Ethereum network, suffered a major security breach that allowed an attacker to mint 1 billion unauthorized DOT tokens. However, the hacker’s potential multimillion-dollar payday was drastically cut short to around $240,000 as there simply was not enough liquidity to cash out the fabricated assets. While […]
SEC Opens Limited Broker Exemption Path for Crypto Trading Interfaces
Bitcoin Magazine SEC Opens Limited Broker Exemption Path for Crypto Trading Interfaces The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued new staff guidance indicating that certain user-facing interfaces involved in crypto securities trading may not be required to register as broker-dealers, provided they meet a strict set of conditions designed to limit discretion, influence, and […]
Bitcoin Rally Could Be a Trap Before Major Collapse, Says Analyst
Bitcoin (BTC) entered the week with a fresh decline below $71,000 on Monday, and its next move remains uncertain. But market players expect a final upside push before a major downturn unfolds in the coming weeks. Final Pump Before Dump? Crypto analyst Doctor Profit believes Bitcoin could see a limited upside move in the near […]
Bitcoin moves off lowest levels as worst of weekend fears slip away
As the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz goes into effect, reports say Iran is considering the abandonment of uranium enrichment as a way to end the war.